• Why it’s important to keep our surroundings clean

• How trash hurts animals and nature

• How good it feels to take care of the environment

Let’s make sure everyone has:

• Gloves 

• A trash bag 

• Safe shoes 

Let’s go outside together and be safe!

• Look for trash on the ground—bottles, wrappers, paper.

• Be careful—don’t touch anything sharp or yucky. Ask an adult if you're not sure.

• Put the trash in your bag and work together.

Let’s stop for a moment and think:

• Why is cleaning up important?

• Who does trash hurt in nature? (Animals, birds, plants?)

• How do you feel when the area is clean?

Great job, helpers! Give someone:

• A high five 

• A sticker 

• Or just say, “You did awesome!”

Let’s share our thoughts:

• How did it feel to help clean up?

• What would happen if no one cleaned up?

• We can make a “trash report” chart — how much trash we find each time.

• We can start a Monthly Clean-Up Club! Would you join?